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Date Cookies




Source of Recipe


Maggie Viken






Recipe Introduction









List of Ingredients



• 4 C. unbleached flour, sifted
  
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  
• 4 tsp. baking powder
  
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
  
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
  
• 1/2 scant tsp. ginger
  
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  
• 2 C. walnuts, chopped
  
• 4-5 C. dates, chopped
  
• 2 C. superfine sugar
  
• 1 C. butter
  
• 3 jumbo eggs, separated
  
• 3 T. sour cream
  
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl combine dry ingredients. Stir in dates and nuts and set aside. Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, sour cream and vanilla. Mix until fluffy. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into creamed mixture. Gently stir flour mixture into creamed mixture. Drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 11-13 minutes, until golden brown.